29 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1928
Page
1
A chaotic column by Arthur Brisbane style mocks prizefighting and crime as business. It rails against legalized grisefighting and notes public displeasure with boxing and racial stereotypes. The piece weaves social critique with garbled references to sensational events, medical promises, and urban life.
The city of San Aronia Wednesday held off on rate changes by Southwestern Bell Telephony Co. Officials stated plans to request the raise next month while opposition and officials warned of possible court action.
A hurricane struck Bermuda today causing considerable damage to hotels and cottages. The storm lasted about twenty minutes with violent winds and reported casualties. Local authorities and residents assess the impact on Paddle Beach and central Bermuda.
Mrs Coolidge plans to depart Washington for Northampton to see her ailing mother Mrs Lemira Good Hue, who has influenza. The trip aims to comfort her mother amid illness as political life continues in the capital.
The U S Senate foreign relations committee advances discussion on the new arbitration related to the French treaty today in Washington. Details remain guarded as the panel reviews terms and potential implications for diplomatic relations.
A brief Camden report notes a course in etiquette and good social graces was abandoned by the Camden YWCA. No participants or reasons are provided in the readable fragment.
San Antonio rides a building boom with Forbes reporting dramatic growth and a surge in downtown development. A March 18 school board election looms as a Better Schools ticket led by Jol Fentimin backs harmony, while Citizens' City Wheel panel opposes the slate and potential third ticket may emerge with Mrs. C. W. Satterfield expected to seek a seat.
Fragmented OCR notes reference a proposed bill in Washington targeting companionate marriages. It mentions penalties of five years in a home state and names lawmakers such as William C. Unnimer of North Carolina, though the text is garbled and details are unclear.
An Arkansas doctor connected to Moor and Aine died in a Dallas hospital after a medical hour. Details are scarce in the fragmented report, but the event notes the physician's passing and location in Dallas.
Ai is a beginner but buzzing with preparations for the season opening Friday. The first special train arrives with scenery and equipment. The S.A. zilditonium stage holds the only full settings in the South for the company.
A garbled report discusses a constitutional Wednesday ruling by the Court of Contempt on a charged case. It mentions United States Supreme Court influence, a mayoral involvement, police presence, and a desire to interpret the fourteenth amendment, with judge and attorney arguments about authority and validity.
A reported wedding ties together a notable artists’ model and a publishing figure in New York. Details are scarce but the union appears confirmed by press notices.
In San Antonio the Grand Opera company moves heavy equipment into the yards for stage setup. Workers haul props and trunks, while improvised trailers strain to handle gear. Nearby tents sag as piles of rocks abound, with housing sold for staging the performances.
A refinery employee fell into a vat after slipping on a building ledge. Emergency crews were called to BIMEMONT Texas where the man is described as severely injured and dying. Investigators are reviewing the incident as a worksite accident.
Reed testified in his own defense as the case over a bombing at a Pleasant Valley school unfolded. The jury was selected amid heavy publicity while prosecutors and defense clashed over the extent of dynamite charges and the alleged intent.
Reported by International News Server WEULIN, Princess Kaiser's sister seeks divorce from 27 year old Nasbant Mesandor amid tales of escapades and extravagant displays. The article notes secrecy and social tension around the couple's estrangement and public behavior.
A near 400000 recreation bond plan for park improvements arises in a city election. Roger Stokes heads a committee backed by forty organizations to gain Chamber of Commerce endorsement, with a survey listing projects from Woodlawn to Brackeneidge links and a target of 179000 to 400000 for facilities and upgrades.
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